Bill > HB1131

This bill modifies the process for adopting and potentially rescinding the official ballot referendum form of town meetings in New Hampshire. Currently, local political subdivisions can choose to use an alternative meeting format where voting occurs by official ballot instead of traditional town hall discussions. The bill updates the procedures for how this can be done, specifically requiring that the adoption question be placed on the town meeting warrant and voted on using official ballot procedures outlined in state law. These procedures include specific requirements for absentee voting, polling places, and polling hours. The bill also changes the process for rescinding this meeting format by removing language that previously required the rescission question to be placed on the official ballot. To successfully rescind the official ballot referendum method, a 3/5 majority vote is still required. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving local jurisdictions time to prepare for the updated process.

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